Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 19, 2022
Pražská plynárenská requests financial aid, Putin-allied billionaire want to build in Brno, Czech ski season ends.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 18, 2022
A police video courts Easter controversy, Czechs celebrate Easter Monday without restrictions, and a warm spell lies ahead.
Russia warns Czechia against supplying Ukraine with weapons of Soviet origin
As the Czech Republic continues to arm Ukraine, Russia has told the country that it cannot transfer Soviet-made weapons without its consent.
Czechia is taking the reins of the EU presidency – what exactly does that mean?
The Czech Republic’s six-month presidency of the European Council will see it take a leading role on the international stage.
Victims of deadly Vrbětice blast will receive compensation
The explosion, believed to have been caused by Russian intelligence operatives, led to thousands of compensation applications.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Plastics ban set for approval today, Czech senators heading to Ukraine, forest fire in Bohemian Switzerland extinguished.
Czech graffiti artist depicts Ukrainian president as a Star Wars hero
An artist has unveiled a mural in Ústí nad Labem featuring President Volodymyr Zelensky as a Star Wars hero.
Czech diplomats return to abandoned embassy in Kyiv
Zeman supports U.S. defense pact but not a base, trade unions calls for pay rises due to inflation, Belarusian opposition office in Prague moves forward.
Psychological support line will help Ukrainian refugees in Czechia heal
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Sluchatko (Receiver) is a new helpline providing psychological support in Ukrainian and Russian for Ukrainian refugees.
5 things to know as a woman in the Czech workplace
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What are the pro and cons of pursuing a career in the Czech Republic for women?
Uncertainty clouds Czechia’s climate goals amid Ukraine crisis
The Czech government’s plans to meet EU climate targets are in doubt due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Controversy erupts over US military base proposal, accusations of Roma discrimination at refugee center, ministers confirm Czech commitment to Green Deal.
Blue Monday and Ugly Wednesday: Czech Easter week traditions explained
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Every day in the week leading up to Easter, as well as the Monday right after, is steeped in folk culture.
Prague City University launches scholarship program for Ukrainian students
The university will also offer several teaching and research fellowships for Ukrainian academics.
Warm weather is finally coming to Czechia this week
Plus: Czech Army steps up recruitment, poll shows stronger support for Babiš, Plzeň's Great Synagogue re-opens.
Refugee women serve up Ukrainian cuisine from Prague food truck
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Visitors to the Prague Market can enjoy a delicious meal themselves or buy a portion of food for those in need.
Heavy snowfall forecast in parts of Bohemia tonight
Plus: Czech parliament to debate media ownership law, construction of Metro line D to begin on April 21, VW considers huge factory in Czechia.
